Ubiquitous

Adjective

Definition: Present or found everywhere; being everywhere at the same time.

Definition: Constantly encountered; widespread.

Synonyms: Omnipresent, Pervasive, Widespread

Antonyms: Rare, Scarce, Limited

Examples:

With the rise of smartphones, social media has become ubiquitous in our daily lives.
The company's logo is now ubiquitous, appearing on billboards, advertisements, and even clothing items.

Mnemonics:

Think of the phrase "you pick a quit!" as a mnemonic to remember that ubiquitous means being everywhere, like you can't escape it.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "ubiquitous" comes from the Latin word "ubique" meaning "everywhere".

Historical Usage:

The term was first recorded in English in the mid-19th century and has been used to describe the state of something being present in all places ever since.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Ubiquitous presence"

Explanation:

Refers to the constant and widespread presence of something or someone.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "ubiquitous" with "universal".

Explanation:

While both words imply being present everywhere, "ubiquitous" refers to something being found or encountered everywhere, whereas "universal" refers to something being applicable or existing for all.